Landslide hazard assessment in the upper Alaknanda valley of Indian Himalayas

Landslides are one of the major natural disasters that are frequently occurring in the Indian Himalayas causing considerable loss of lives and property every year. A proper landslide hazard assessment is imperative to minimize such losses. In the upper reaches of Alaknanda valley of Garhwal Himalaya...

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Main Authors: Shantanu Sarkar, Debi Prasanna Kanungo, Shaifaly Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-05-01
Series:Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2013.847501